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EA Sports and Codemasters have published the third Deep Dive video for F1 24 the official video game of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship. In this episode, we get an in-depth look at the track and driver updates for the upcoming title.
F24 Track and Driver Update Highlights:
- Special attention is paid to the circuit and driver updates arriving when F1 24 releases.
- All 24 circuits from this year’s official calendar. This year Codemasters has rebuilt some of your favourite tracks.
- Silverstone has received a significant update to deliver authentic circuit accuracy both on and around the track.
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, has had significant changes throughout, with particular attention to one of the most iconic sections on the calendar in Eau Rouge and Raidilon which have been reprofiled and features an updated run-off area. Turn 11 (No Name) and the Bus Stop chicane have also been reprofiled. Plus, be careful coming out of Bruxelles as there’s now a gravel trap awaiting those who mistime entry. Along with these updates, you will see that some of the off-track fairings have been updated to reflect the real-world track.
- Overhauled Career – New cutscenes that are played out between sessions – Audio samples borrowed from real-world F1 broadcasts.
- Detailed CAD data with the addition of Ray-Traced Dynamic Diffuse Global Illumination technology improving the lighting, shadows, and reflections during races and cutscenes.
- Vast improvements were made to the driver’s hair, eye, and skin shaders, resulting in our most realistic depictions to date.
- 2024 F2 cars and drivers will be added later in the year through a free post-launch update, with the same attention to detail as you’ve come to expect.
- In My Team, you can hire Icons as teammates, which also includes F1 Sim Racing champions Lucas Blakeley, Jarno Opmeer, and David Tonizza.
- Exclusive to F1 24 Champions Edition, 1976 champion James Hunt and 7x race winner Juan Pablo Montoya can be your drivers of choice.
F1 24 will become available on 31 May 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via EA App, Epic Games Store, and Steam. (Pre-orders will get early access starting May 28th)
Players who pre-order* the digital-exclusive Champions Edition by May 1 will get immediate access to a selection of 2024 liveries for use in F1 23’s special Time Trial mode, as well as the two new Icons, 18,000 PitCoin, an F1 World Bumper Pack, up to three days of early access starting May 28 including exclusive Verstappen-inspired special events with unique unlockable rewards, and one bonus VIP Podium Pass.
Plus, those who own F1 2021, F1 22, or F1 23, can take advantage of a 15% loyalty discount on F1 24 Champions Edition pre-orders. Load any of these games to find out how. Players pre-ordering* the Standard Edition will receive 5,000 PitCoin and an F1 World Starter Pack.
Official Website – www.formula1-game.com
